Interim RN Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care

Creative Solutions in Healthcare, Inc.; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging Provided

Meal Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

Creative Solutions in Healthcare, Inc. seeks an Interim Director of Nursing to lead nursing services in a regulated long‑term care setting. You will drive quality care, mentor staff, and ensure governance in collaboration with physicians and therapy teams.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong clinical expertise, and experience managing geriatric populations within regulated environments. Located in Idaho, this interim position emphasizes compliance and staff development.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in state (Texas) with active license.
• Proven leadership in nursing management and clinical operations.
• Geriatric nursing experience and restorative care mindset.
• Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking.
• In‑depth knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services in compliance with company policies and state/federal regulations.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage nursing staff; assign duties and support staff development.
• Provide direct support to nursing staff to maintain quality care and continuity.
• Approve department payroll and maintain fiscal responsibility within budget guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, medical directors, and therapy staff to develop care plans for residents.
• Ensure proper charting and documentation in line with care standards.
• Confirm nursing department has tools and resources needed to provide top-tier care.
• Offer ongoing training and development to improve staff competencies and resident outcomes.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical operations

Geriatric nursing

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license

Job description

Join Our Team as an Interim Director of Nursing
Lead with Excellence in Resident Care

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Interim Director of Nursing (DON) to join our growing team! This leadership role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance, elevating care quality, and fostering a supportive environment for both residents and nursing staff. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong clinical expertise and a deep understanding of long‑term care operations.

Your Impact as a Director of Nursing

In this role, you will:

• Ensure Compliance & Excellence: Oversee all nursing services in compliance with company policies, as well as local, state, and federal regulations

• Lead & Develop Staff: Hire, train, evaluate, and manage nursing team members; assign duties and support staff development

• Support Floor Operations: Provide direct support to nursing staff as needed to maintain quality care and continuity

• Manage Payroll & Budgets: Approve department payroll and maintain fiscal responsibility within budget guidelines

• Advance Resident Care: Collaborate with physicians, medical directors, and therapy staff to develop individualized care plans

• Maintain Accurate Documentation: Ensure proper charting, procedure documentation, and adherence to care standards

• Oversee Supplies & Resources: Confirm that the nursing department has the tools and resources needed to provide top‑tier care

• Educate & Train: Offer ongoing training and development opportunities to improve staff competencies and resident outcomes

What Makes You a Great Fit:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas

• Has proven leadership in nursing management and clinical operations

• Brings strong geriatric nursing experience and a restorative care mindset

• Demonstrates excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking

• Possesses in‑depth knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance

Perks for Interim Roles:

• Lodging Provided: Comfortable accommodations arranged by the company during assignments

• Meal Allowance:stipend provided in accordance with company policy

• Travel Reimbursement:stipend provided in accordance with company policy

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.